Taiwan's representative in Japan boycotts Nagasaki bombing anniversary, citing disrespect for Taiwan's sovereignty and diplomatic status.

Taiwan's top representative in Japan skipped the Nagasaki atomic bombing memorial over a seating dispute. The row exposed how Taiwan's status and China tensions can spill into remembrance diplomacy.

Taiwan's top economic representative in Japan says he boycotted this year’s memorial marking Nagasaki’s 81st anniversary of atomic bombing.